MRI Team Lead

Spire Murrayfield Hospital has an exciting opportunity for an MRI Team Leader to join our Imaging Department on a full-time basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced MRI Radiographer who is ready to take the next step into a leadership role, overseeing our MRI service while further developing their career within a supportive and progressive healthcare environment.

Our dedicated team is committed to delivering exceptional patient care, providing a wide range of specialist services to patients across Edinburgh and beyond. As MRI Team Leader, you will play a key role in maintaining high clinical standards, supporting and developing colleagues, and ensuring the delivery of a professional, patient-focused MRI service.

We are looking for a motivated and experienced radiographer with strong MRI expertise, proven leadership capability, a commitment to quality, and a passion for delivering outstanding patient care. At Spire Healthcare, we put people at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment where talented individuals can thrive, supported by a culture of teamwork, professional development, and career progression.

Duties and Responsibilities

Lead the day-to-day operational delivery of the MRI service, ensuring the highest standards of patient care, safety, and imaging quality.
Compare current MRI practices, trends, and developments against appropriate benchmarks, ensuring the implementation of best practice.
Provide expert advice and support on MRI imaging techniques and protocols, using advanced clinical and managerial expertise.
Support the ongoing development, training, and competency assessment of MRI colleagues, maintaining high standards across the service.
Work closely with the Radiology Manager to develop and grow the MRI service, identifying opportunities to enhance patient experience and service delivery.
Agree and deliver clear service objectives and performance targets aligned to departmental and hospital goals.
Ensure compliance with MRI safety standards, quality assurance processes, and regulatory requirements.

Who We're Looking For

Degree (BSc Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent.
HCPC Registered Radiographer.
Minimum of 5 years' MRI experience.
Previous experience leading, mentoring, or supervising a radiography team.
Advanced MRI knowledge and experience across a range of examinations.
A willingness to participate in a flexible rota, including evenings, weekends, and on-call duties.
Passion for delivering exceptional patient care.
Drive to improve service delivery and develop colleagues.
Strategic thinker with strong organisational and leadership skills.
Ability to take ownership and lead service improvements.

Benefits:
We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
Free Bupa wellness screening
Private medical insurance
Life assurance
Free onsite parking

We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.
Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.

For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Sarah Whittaker at or call 07525887973

Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications